Wedding Photography Techniques

You're getting married and you want to find a wedding photographer that
will not only capture your winning smile but will present you with
pictures that are unique and creative.

So how do you go about finding the perfect photographer who has good photography techniques to shoot your wedding?

Ask your friends who were recently married.

Look in the yellow pages.

Explore the Internet

Go to Bridal Shows

Wedding Photography Techniques for Mirrored Pictures

Notice that the photographer took this special effect shot without getting himself into the picture. This is not easy to do and if you are having a non pro take your pictures make certain they practice before your wedding to get a great shot like the above.

How do you know your photographer has a keen eye for taking
great pictures and how do you know if he/she is using the best wedding
photography techniques to obtain your perfect bridal shots?

Color Balance is one of the techniques that your photographer
will use to help create your perfect shot. In a nutshell, good white
balance is achieved by adjusting the intensities of colors such as: red,
green and blue. Proper color balance changes the mixture of colors in a
picture and is used for color correction. It helps neutrals appear
pleasing to the eye.

Our human eye adjusts to color fluctuations easily and we see
white as white whether we are are looking at a white dress outside in
the bright natural sun light or inside in a darkened room. Cameras on
the other hand do not naturally adjust to color fluctuations so your
photographer has different techniques to choose from and if he/she is
experienced will choose the proper settings to obtain the right color
balance for your pictures.

David Todd of Marlboro, NJ has great ideas and techniques that will definitely delight you and your fiancée.

Take a close look at the first picture on this page. David shot this picture
in complete darkness using a long shutter speed to drag the existing
light and balance for the moon. With all of this going on David's
techniques were able to capture the romance between these newlyweds.

The idea of this picture is that it is not a traditional picture in the
sense of a formal portrait. Placing the bride and groom on the floor
creates a unique picture.

Wedding Photography Techniques and Special Locations

Adding a special location creates a passion for the photographer.
Locations make an amazing background for the bride who wants to push the
limit and have a fabulous black and white photo. Black and White
photos are flattering for skin tones.

The above picture was taken at the same location as the previous picture
however; different photography techniques were incorporated.
The second picture is in color and the shape of the building has been
curved giving the photo a 3D effect.

Other wedding photography techniques that David uses is that he will
show a picture in black and white and then use color for the part of the
picture that he wants to highlight. Notice the brida lbouquet!

All the details of the wedding day are showcased with this beautiful 6
tier wedding cake. Notice how the lighting techniques were
specifically set to light the cake instead of the background.

If David has a couple who appears to be nervous, he will step
back and use a telephoto lens so the bride and broom will look more
natural rather than posed.

Hiring a photographer that has good wedding photography
techniques is very important if you want your pictures to be natural and
appealing. So please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.